The WindRider 16

The WindRider 16 (Previous model N/A, designed by Jim Brown), was one of the most exciting sailboats to enter the market in years. These multi-hull, user-friendly boats introduced the beginning sailor to the sport in a way never before possible. With the WindRider's extreme stability (almost untippable), security, and basic controls, even the new sailor is sailing swiftly and competently sooner than they could have imagined. Experienced sailors find a fast manoeuvrable multi-hull that provides a unique sailing experience. The WindRider's light weight, slender lines, and wave-piercing hull design allow it to turn wind thrust into acceleration and forward movement. The wave-piercing hulls allows for remarkable cruising speeds as it "knifes" through waves. The WindRider's rotomolded polyethylene body weighed only 230 pounds, and it disassembled into three manageable hulls for transport and storage. The unassembled WindRider fitted easily on the top of a car, and it was a snap to assemble. In the last few years the WindRider 17 below, has proven to be the sailor's preferred choice, and has become the most popular of the WindRider family of sailboats.

The WindRrider 17

Trimaran introduced in 2002 is also designed by Jim Brown and extends the concept of the WR16. The mast is rotating and the mainsail is fully battened for added efficiency. An optional jib adds even more power and control.

The versatile WR17 is capable of long distance cruising with one or more persons, or just sailing around the bay with four people sitting comfortably in the two protected cockpits, and two others stretched out on the trampolines. Maximum capacity is 800 lbs. Most owners will want the optional jib with furling kit and an optional trailer to travel and explore a variety of lakes and sections of the St-Laurence Seaway.

Windrider Rave

The Ultimate Performance Trimaran
The Rave is the fruit of years of research and development by designer Sam Bradfield, and the production and marketing team at Wildnerness Systems. Like the WindRider, the Rave is a trimaran using rotomolded polyethylene hulls, but unlike the WindRider, the Rave rides on three retractable hydrofoils. The basic sailplan is a boomless mainsail and jib, which can drive the boat at speeds up to 70-80 km ph or 20 to 25 knots of breeze. A bowsprit and reacher can be added for more performance if desired and to boost performance in light air. The Rave normally sailed by only one person but can carry up to two persons seated comfortably in central kayak-style cockpits.